Here is a round-up of the COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 related pensions briefings and blogs that we have published recently. Together with links to some of the firm’s COVID-19 webinars which we think will be of general interest. To limit the number of emails that we send to you at this time we have not sent … Read more

In a significant step for the pensions de-risking market, the Pensions Regulator has published guidance for DB consolidators (referred to in the guidance as “superfunds”) on the regulatory regime that will apply to them until a longer-term regulatory framework is put in place by the Government. The Regulator has also published guidance for trustees and sponsors who are considering a transfer … Read more

On 16 June, the Pensions Regulator updated its DB scheme funding and investment: COVID-19 guidance for trustees to reflect the Regulator’s evolving approach to issues such as requests to defer deficit contributions and monitoring employer covenants and in response to developments since the guidance was first published. Since the original guidance issued in April, the … Read more

The detrimental impact of the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill on defined benefit (DB) pension schemes and the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has been highlighted forcefully by peers in the first sitting of the Committee stage in the House of Lords, which took place yesterday. The leading statements made by peers, together with the Government’s … Read more

A plethora of guidance is being produced to help employers and trustees deal with the issues arising from the spread of COVID-19 and the measures that have been introduced to limit this. The table below (which we will update as new guidance is issued) provides links to the key pensions-related COVID-19 guidance issued to date … Read more

The Government on 20 May 2020 published the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill, which contains the most far-reaching reforms to UK insolvency law in over 30 years. The Bill has been introduced on an emergency basis in an attempt to ensure that otherwise financially viable companies survive during a period of unprecedented interruption and turmoil. However, … Read more

Here is a round-up of the COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 related pensions briefings and blogs that we have published recently. Together with links to some of the firm’s COVID-19 webinars which we think will be of general interest. To limit the number of emails that we send to you at this time we have not sent … Read more

Yesterday, the Government introduced legislation before Parliament, in the form of the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill, which will make radical changes to the UK insolvency regime. The goal of the legislation is to prevent otherwise viable companies from failing as a result of current events. However, its effect will be to make the position … Read more